Frappe Build 2026
About
Welcome to Frappe Build 2026, where open source enthusiasts meet Frappe developers and builders who love creating. Whether you're a well-seasoned Frappe veteran or a newcomer to the ecosystem, there's something for everyone! This two-day extravaganza is packed with talks, hands-on workshops, live coding sessions, and ample opportunities to connect with other like-minded open source & Frappe enthusiasts. Come in, have you and your ideas heard; uncover the limits of what's possible.
Meet Frappe developers
Meet the product owners from our team who build and maintain your favourite Frappe products. Explore their stories, thought processes and get feedback on your own projects.
Explore the community
With over 1,000 open source enthusiasts and engineers working in the Frappe Ecosystem, innovation is everywhere. Discover state-of-the-art projects, share your ideas with fellow enthusiasts, and draw inspiration from the next big thing.
Contribute to the ecosystem
Open source is all about collaboration. Discuss issues, push your code and get immortalised in Frappe's repository.
Schedule · IST
Thu 2 Apr 2026
- 09:00 – 09:45 Morning Tea
- 09:45 – 10:00 Introduction by Ankush
- 10:00 – 10:20 The Art of Technical Scaffolding Ruthra Kumar
- 10:20 – 10:50 The Math of Disagreement Safwan Samsudeen
- 10:50 – 11:00 How to Build Compliance Apps Nikhil Kothari
- 11:00 – 11:50 Tea Break
- 11:50 – 12:30 Agentic AI Faris Ansari
- 12:30 – 12:50 Rethinking Product Management at Frappe Michelle Alva
- 12:50 – 13:10 From SDK to Framework: Building a Governed Mobile Platform for Frappe Deepak Batra and Bhushan Barbuddhe
- 13:10 – 13:30 FrappeXL Chinmay Kulkarni and Ujjwal Aggrawal
- 13:30 – 14:40 Lunch Break
- 14:40 – 15:00 Frappe Native: From Bench to APK Sydney Kibanga
- 15:00 – 15:20 Secure by Default Sabu Siyad
- 15:20 – 16:00 AMA
- 16:00 – 17:00 Tea Break
- 17:00 – 19:00 Code Off Contest
- 19:00 – 21:00 Dinner at Gujarati Seva Mandal
Fri 3 Apr 2026
- 09:00 – 09:45 Morning Tea
- 09:45 – 10:00 Introduction by Rushabh
- 10:00 – 10:20 Building the co-builder Suraj Shetty
- 10:00 – 11:00 MySQL for Frappe Devs Ankush Menat
- 10:20 – 10:40 Building for Everyone Raiza Safeel
- 10:40 – 11:00 The Building of Frappe Wiki v3 Hussain Nagaria
- 11:00 – 12:00 Tea Break
- 11:00 – 12:00 Tea Break
- 12:00 – 12:20 Autoscaling Application Servers on Frappe Cloud Aradhya Tripathi
- 12:00 – 13:00 MySQL for Frappe Devs Ankush Menat
- 12:20 – 12:40 Hidden Complexity of HTML to PDF Ejaaz Khan
- 12:40 – 13:00 Form Builders Suck, Here's Another One Harsh Tandiya
- 13:00 – 13:20 Building Blocks for Offline Support Gursheen Kaur Anand
- 13:00 – 13:20 How we Built a Binlog Browser in Frappe Cloud Tanmoy Sarkar
- 13:20 – 14:40 Lunch Break
- 13:20 – 14:40 Lunch Break
- 14:40 – 15:00 cProfile Picture of Your Code Asmita Hase
- 14:40 – 15:00 Re-imagining Utility Systems: Migrating and Extending SAP with Utilon Mirza Areeb Baig
- 15:00 – 15:20 Help! Frappe Cloud is running on my laptop! Ayush Chaudhari
- 15:00 – 15:20 Developing in Builder Sayantan Ghosh
- 15:20 – 15:40 Debugging Frappe apps like a Pro! Rahul Agrawal
- 15:40 – 16:00 Make Your Own Meet Muhammed Suhail
- 16:00 – 17:00 Tea Break
- 17:00 – 17:20 Trivia
- 17:20 – 18:00 Lightning Talks
- 18:00 – 19:00 Closing Discussion and Group Photography
Speakers
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Gursheen Kaur Anand
Product Engineer, Frappe
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Ruthra Kumar
Engineer, Frappe
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Sydney Kibanga
Senior Developer, Aakvatech
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Hussain Nagaria
Founder, BWH
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Ankush Menat
Chief Technology Officer, Frappe
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Michelle Alva
Director of Products, Frappe
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Asmita Hase
Engineer, Frappe
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Nikhil Kothari
Director of Products, Frappe
Sponsors
Guidelines
Code of Conduct
At our conference, we uphold a respectful code of conduct that applies to all participants, including attendees, sponsors, and our team. We kindly request everyone to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Show consideration and respect: Please treat all community members with consideration and respect. Embrace diversity, listen to different perspectives, and engage in constructive dialogue.
- Avoid demeaning or harassing behaviour: Refrain from engaging in any form of demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behaviour, including the use of offensive language, materials, or speech. Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
- Report misconduct: If you witness any misconduct during the conference, we encourage you to speak up and notify a member of the organising team. Your prompt action helps us maintain a safe and respectful space for everyone.
Sustainable Practices
At our conference, we are dedicated to reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainability. Here's how you can contribute:
- Avoid using plastic bottles: Water refill points will be conveniently located at the venue. Kindly use these water stations to stay hydrated.
- Sponsorship materials: We request our sponsors to prioritize environmentally friendly alternatives when it comes to booth materials. Please refrain from using plastic-based materials such as backdrop posters. Opt for sustainable options that align with our commitment to minimising waste.
By collectively adopting these practices, we can make a positive impact on the environment and foster a more sustainable conference experience.
Conference Ticket
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable conference experience, please take note of the following guidelines:
- How to Get Your Conference Ticket
- Click on the “Register” button on the event page.
- Sign up or log in to the Frappe Event Portal.
- Once registered, your conference ticket will be generated automatically, showing a QR code and the days you’ll be attending.
- You can download or access your ticket anytime from your Frappe Events Portal account.
- Conference pass inclusions: Each conference pass includes access to the auditorium where the talks will be conducted and can enjoy morning tea, lunch and evening tea on the day of the conference.
- Tentative schedule: The conference's tentative schedule will be posted by March 15, 2026. Please refer to the schedule for session timings and plan your attendance accordingly.
- You can check out your booked conference ticket here.
Talks and Presentation
If you are speaking at the conference, please take note of the following guidelines:
- Relevant topic: Your presentation must be focused on Frappe products or open-source topics.
- Prohibited content: Unparliamentary language, discussion or portrayal of violence, Obscenity, religious, political, or communal agendas, promotions for third-party products or services.
- Topic Submission: Please share your topic and an outline of your suggested talk with Frappe by 14th March, 2026.
- Mock presentation: A practice session will be scheduled between 16th and 17th March, allowing you to rehearse and deliver your talk.
- Talk selection: Frappe reviews all talks and presentations through mocks to ensure the best quality content for the conference. Selected speakers will be invited to present on the main days of the event.
- Communication: All important information, including presentation order, date, and time, will be communicated via email.
- Arrival time: Please be present at the presentation venue at least 2 hours prior to your scheduled talk to allow sufficient time for setup. If you wish to use your own laptop for presenting, kindly check your laptop connectivity with the main screen at the beginning of the day.
- Time allocation: Each speaker will have 20-25 minutes for their presentation, including a 5-minute Q&A session at the end.
Venue and Stay
Reaching the venue
By air
- Airport : Arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (either terminals)
- Taxi/Uber : take an airport prepaid taxi or book an Uber from the airport directly to The Mysore Association, Bhaudaji Road, Matunga, Mumbai
- Estimated time of travel : approximately 45-50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and route taken
By road
- Driving : Use Google Maps, input destination to The Mysore Association, Matunga, Mumbai. Parking is not available at the venue
- Cab Services : You can book an Uber/cab for a comfortable journey to your venue
By public means
- Go to the nearest train station and deboard at Matunga Station, it is approximately a 10-15 walk from there
Hotels around the venue
To ensure a comfortable couple of days during Frappe Build 2026, we recommend the following hotels (and hostels) in and around the venue :
| Hotel name | Distance from venue (KM) | Price per night (₹) |
| Forrest Hostels (Bandra East) | 5.5 | ₹ 1,000-1,200 |
| Hotel Regal Enclave (Khar West) | 7.6 | ₹ 2,000-3,500 |
| Matunga Residency (Matunga) | 1.5 | ₹ 1,200-2,800 |
| Hotel Happyland (Dadar East) | 2.1 | ₹ 2,000-3,500 |
| Hotel Hometown (Sion) | 3.8 | ₹ 2,800-4,000 |
| Hotel Sai Palace (Parel) | 3.7 | ₹ 2,200-4,000 |
| Ramee Guestline Hotel (Dadar) | 2.0 | ₹ 6,000-9,000 |
| The Fern Residency (Chembur) | 5.7 | ₹ 8,000-9,000 |
Please note:
- These are just suggestions, and you are free to choose any accommodation that meets your preferences and budget. We advise making your reservations in advance to secure your preferred option.
- For further assistance or any specific inquiries regarding accommodation, please feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected]. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can.
- We look forward to hosting you to Frappe Build 2026!

